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McDONALD'S REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

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McDONALD'S REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS Global comparable sales in the fourth quarter increased 5.7%, with positive global comparable guest counts and strong comparable sales growth across all segments Global Systemwide sales* for the full year increased 7% (5% in constant currencies) to over $139…
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  • McDonald's increased global systemwide sales by 8% and delivered strong comp sales growth across all segments in Q4 2025.

    80% confidence
  • McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 45,000 locations in over 100 countries, with approximately 95% of restaurants owned and operated by independent local business owners.

    80% confidence
  • Excluding restructuring charges, operating income growth for both Q4 2025 and full year 2025 was primarily driven by higher sales-driven Franchised margins.

    80% confidence
  • McDonald's value leadership is working. By listening to customers and taking action, we have improved traffic and strengthened our value & affordability scores.

    80% confidence
  • The momentum built by McDonald's reinforces progress made with the strategy and has earned the right to look forward together as a system.

    80% confidence
  • Nearly all International Operated Markets reflected positive comparable sales in Q4 2025, led by the U.K., Germany and Australia.

    80% confidence
  • U.S. comparable sales were driven by positive check and guest count growth primarily from successful marketing promotions in Q4 2025.

    80% confidence

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McDonald's Corporation · revenue139 billion_USD
McDonald's Corporation · backlog10551 million_USD
McDonald's Corporation · revenue26885 million_USD
McDonald's Corporation · employee count45000 locations
McDonald's Corporation · margin3156 million_USD
McDonald's Corporation · revenue4311 million_USD
McDonald's Corporation · debt39973 million_USD
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